Norte Maar, the adorable little ground floor apartment-esque gallery off the Jefferson stop in Bushwick is starting off the New Year with an unheard of (at least to me) brunch opening, with champagne. This sounds a bit too cute to miss.

The party was simply amazing! We celebrated in the loving home atmosphere of Paper Swan Loft with amazing writers reading, tremendous bands playing and lovely art hanging, in the company of friends and the dear ones.

We were happy to contribute $30 to "Kerri Lowe's South for the Winter Project!" And now it appears that Kerri is the happiest one of all (as she should be) after reaching her goal of $2,200! We love the video that she uploaded giving thanks to her supporters and showing her pure joy! Congrats KL!